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Spring Frost
An early spring seeded hemp crop is more tolerant to frost than a later seeded hemp crop. Hemp germination can start as soon as temperature exceeds the zero mark (1 to 2°). A Russian study reported that germinated seeds can withstand -5° frosts for a period of two weeks and up to -15° for 24 hours under low soil moisture conditions. Plants at the seedling stage easily tolerate frosts to about -7°. Numerous volunteer plants often found in fields in the subsequent year are the best indication of fairly high frost hardiness of hemp at early developmental stages.

Fall Frost
Early fall frost that frequently affects many areas of the Canadian Prairies could be beneficial for hemp growers. Below zero temperatures act as natural desiccant, facilitating maturation of the crop and permitting earlier and more effective combining. It is particularly advantageous in the case of late maturing, fibre type varieties where leaves and bracts can remain green and the seeds are mature. A killing frost causes leaf drop and desiccation of the seed head, leaving bare stems and reduced biomass volume to be combined.